T-dubz Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/04/2020-ford-explorer-interior-photos/ interior looks pretty good to me. Also, the pic of the exterior looks better then the previous one we had seen. It appears that this is the platinum model. Also notice it has a digital gauge cluster. Edited December 4, 2018 by T-dubz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 That interior...looks..........odd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) That is the Platinum and I don't see the vertical Sync4 screen so I'm concerned about that. 2020 Explorer was suppose to get it. Damn! Maybe it's only in the PHEV, but that would be a waste. I know the Mach-E is getting a larger version. Otherwise I really like it, glad to see the Lincoln sourced full LCD IP. I would certainly consider that as my Lincoln replacement, assuming Aviator pricing is out of step with what I want to spend. That grille is starting to wear out it's welcome however, haha. Edited December 4, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 It looks like a GM interior if you ask me. Maybe the vertical screen is a package option even on Platinum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, rmc523 said: It looks like a GM interior if you ask me. Maybe the vertical screen is a package option even on Platinum? Looks more Honda than GM to me. But I like it. I think Borg was right and we'll only see the vertical screen on the hybrid model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 They Ford-a-fied the Aviator interior. That black monstrosity in the center stack looks terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Doesn't look bad-I think the biggest reason it might look like crap is that it doesn't have final trim on it. I'm pretty sure the vents won't be grey plastic and it looks like its missing a trim pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: Doesn't look bad-I think the biggest reason it might look like crap is that it doesn't have final trim on it. I'm pretty sure the vents won't be grey plastic and it looks like its missing a trim pieces. Yeah, that would help I'm sure. 13 minutes ago, akirby said: Looks more Honda than GM to me. But I like it. I think Borg was right and we'll only see the vertical screen on the hybrid model. Seems like kind of a waste if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 If you don't like that interior, you really won't care for the cheaper versions. I really like it personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Yeah, that would help I'm sure. Seems like kind of a waste if you ask me. I think the advantage is you can have both the normal sync 3 screen (which I assume would have hybrid information as well) AND carplay/android auto displayed at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) The problem is that the US is not suppose to get the PHEV Explorer, only the export markets. The vertical display was also suppose to go into the next F-150 and so-on so maybe it's coming later, but that's not the info I had. My interest in Explorer is heavily tied to that Sync4 screen being available which offered a split-screen mode for CarPlay/Android Auto. The weirdness of the pocket design under the display suggests they are planning for it, but I just assume that's exactly where they want the wireless charging pad to be. Edited December 4, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailhiker Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Maybe the screen rotates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 I like the interior, but it doesn’t seem like this is a luxury interior. This looks at home on an xlt. Maybe it’s because this style of interior seems to be popular on every compact car out there now but it just doesn’t seem that luxurious. Not to mention that the screen looks tiny being sandwiched between the air vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seviper06 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Anyone notice that explorer had a burnt out break light? ? Is that a full LCD gauge cluster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K270 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 21 minutes ago, seviper06 said: Anyone notice that explorer had a burnt out break light? ? Is that a full LCD gauge cluster? Maybe they're using the turn signal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 The signals are amber bulbs, those C-shapes are just the running lights. This is not the XLT interior, this is the Platinum, the best interior you can get on Explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Assimilator said: The problem is that the US is not suppose to get the PHEV Explorer, only the export markets. The vertical display was also suppose to go into the next F-150 and so-on so maybe it's coming later, but that's not the info I had. My interest in Explorer is heavily tied to that Sync4 screen being available which offered a split-screen mode for CarPlay/Android Auto. The weirdness of the pocket design under the display suggests they are planning for it, but I just assume that's exactly where they want the wireless charging pad to be. Vertical display like the 2019 Kuga in China? Edited December 4, 2018 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 No, not like that Kuga, must be an aftermarket job. Explorer is going to be announced at the Detroit show btw, as if there were any doubts at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Assimilator said: No, not like that Kuga, must be an aftermarket job. It's not aftermarket. Kuga is the first Ford worldwide to receive the 10" vertical screen. Ford China made a big deal about it being the first in the world to have this feature that will roll out in other Ford regions. The 10" screen is standard on their version of SEL and Titanium. Their version of SE still has the 8" horizontal screen. https://www.ford.com.cn/suvs/kuga/features/smart/ https://www.ford.com.cn/suvs/kuga/gallery/# Edited December 4, 2018 by bzcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Assimilator said: The problem is that the US is not suppose to get the PHEV Explorer, only the export markets. Does this conflict with the announcement that all future crossovers and SUV's would get some form of electrification? Or is the Explorer only going to be available as a hybrid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Oh Wow, I didn't even know this! The UI looks like garbage though. Edited December 4, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Harley Lover said: Does this conflict with the announcement that all future crossovers and SUV's would get some form of electrification? Or is the Explorer only going to be available as a hybrid? Explorer is also getting a 3.3L V6 HEV for the US market. Not all utilities are getting HEVs however, that includes the CX430 (Maverick). Edited December 4, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Assimilator said: Oh Wow, I didn't even know this! It actually has some of the same UI elements with the HVAC controls at the bottom of the screen. Yes, I think the 10" vertical screen and whatever version of SYNC the Chinese Kuga is running will be rolled out to the US next year. Obviously on all new models, it will be better integrated... the Kuga situation is weird because Ford is really desperate to stop the sales free fall in China so they rushed this out to market with an retrofit. Edited December 4, 2018 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 It's suppose to be Sync4, which is unreleased right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv98 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Assimilator said: That is the Platinum and I don't see the vertical Sync4 screen so I'm concerned about that. 2020 Explorer was suppose to get it. Damn! Maybe it's only in the PHEV, but that would be a waste. I know the Mach-E is getting a larger version. Otherwise I really like it, glad to see the Lincoln sourced full LCD IP. I would certainly consider that as my Lincoln replacement, assuming Aviator pricing is out of step with what I want to spend. That grille is starting to wear out it's welcome however, haha. https://carbuzz.com/news/2020-ford-explorer-engines-exposed-what-s-under-the-hood This article has an interior pic of the 2020 Explorer testing with the large vertical screen but this is from August last year. I'm hoping for at least one of the trim to offer this infotainment screen, it looks very impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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